LETTER 209. TO ALLSOP

Dec. 24th, 1823.

My dearest Allsop,

I forgot to ask you, and so did Mr. and Mrs. G. ... whether you could dine with us on Christmas-day--or on New Year's-day--or on both! If you can, need I say that I shall be glad.

My noisy forge-hammer is still busy; quick, thick, and fervent.

With kindest regards to Mrs. Allsop, Your ever faithful and affectionate, S. T. COLERIDGE.

T. Allsop, Esq.